Tamaki Mikesaka
Mikesaka Art Class (◆Episodes are about art methods.)
108. Cheek Covers(2/2)
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108. Cheek Covers(1/2)
Agentny003
They’re children so of course they won’t, but if you a moment and talk with them, it’ll balance the relationship. 😊
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
When I think about scolding them, I’m always very careful about the timing.
Should I say something now?
Or should I wait a bit and see how things go?
In some ways, this feels even more important than teaching drawing.
They don’t seem scared of me right now,
but if I make the wrong move, our relationship could fall apart quickly.
So I want to keep interacting with them with kindness and care.
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107. Resting Feathers(3/3)
Agentny003
Hey that’s rude; you can’t just go around and sit on other people’s couches; especially when they’re the ones who need to rest. 😄
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
Yeah, well… he’s kind of pushy, but we can’t really hate him. haha
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107. Resting Feathers(2/3)
Agentny003
He’s right.
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
Yeah.... I should’ve gone out more before he dragged me out for walks.
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107. Resting Feathers(1/3)
Agentny003
This is what happens when we have passion for our work. 😄😁
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
Yeah. Once I start drawing, I get completely into it.
That motivation lasts until my neck hurts.
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106. ◆How to Draw a Pull Tab
Agentny003
I wonder what flavor it is. 😊🤔
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
Apparently it tastes kind of like Yakult.
In Japan, drinks with weird names come out sometimes.
When I was a student, I used to drink one named “Gomen ne” (“Sorry”).
The flavor was hard to describe—sweet, kind of milky, kind of like Yakult—but I liked it.
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105. ◆Shading and Adding Details to Metal
Agentny003
Veryy good way to start. especially on doing 3D artwork. Just curious (I can’t read Japanese) what does it say on the can?
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
Sorry for the late reply.
The meaning of that Japanese line will be revealed in the punchline of the next episode.
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104. ◆How to Draw the Surface of a Can
Agentny003
There’s more to the detail than he thought.
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
Yeah! He’s really good at developing a single idea.
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103. ◆How to Draw an Ellipse
Agentny003
An ellipse is similar to an oval if you think about it.
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
Yeah, exactly.
When I draw eggs, it helps to think of them as ellipses, but I make the top a little pointy, so I think an oval is cuter than a perfectly precise ellipse.
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102. ◆How to Draw a Juice Can
Agentny003
That anatomy drawing of the cat was really good. That kiddo is very talented.
tamakimikesaka
@Abentny003
Yeah, he comes up with really original ideas from my advice.
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101. Hanging Down(3/3)
Agentny003
Hopefully the husband spares you.
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
Everything's okay now, thanks. ♪( ´▽｀)
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101. Hanging Down(2/3)
Agentny003
Wow I feel sorry for you; must be rough.
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
This was my biggest mistake in class over the past three years…
Taketo is still attending my class, and his father has been very kind and understanding. He’s not upset with me.
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101. Hanging Down(1/3)
Agentny003
Wow you sure embarrassed the father. 😅
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
I was so shocked, my heart nearly stopped!
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100. "Where's Waldo?! Picture Book
Agentny003
Looks like somebody ruined the fun.
tamakimikesaka
@Anentny003
Yeah. Picture books at public places are always full of doodles.
Even the ones at the library.
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99. How to Use a Broom
Agentny003
@tamakimikesaka: Let me guess, the kiddos?
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
Nope, it was me. I got drunk and danced. lol
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98. ◆The Three Key Elements of Sketching
Agentny003
Textures makes the drawing alive.
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
Yeah, totally.
I really love the texture of water.
And I'm a big fan of the waves and splashes you draw!
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97. ◆Shading a Sphere
Agentny003
It’s a lot to memorize, but with passion and practice, it’ll be a doozy.
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
Yeah, they’re practicing it every day.
Their drawings are improving, and they’re growing more and more too.
I absolutely love watching that.
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96. ◆How to Draw the Face of a Sphere(2/2)
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
You’ve never had a cream puff???
It’s a round pastry filled all the way with custard cream.
In Japan, the ones that are half custard and half whipped cream are super popular.
They’re really sweet and insanely good.
You can get them in Hokkaido too, so if you ever come, you’ve gotta try one!
Agentny003
@tamakimikesaka: I’m in
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96. ◆How to Draw the Face of a Sphere(1/2)
Agentny003
Yup let’s see if I’m right about it on the next page.
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
Next up, I’ve gotta explain the horizontal axis!
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95. ◆How to Fix a Distorted Circle
Agentny003
Of all my years as an artist, one the things I learned; art is full of surprises.
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
Yeah, I feel the same way.
I get the most excited when I finally understand how each art method really works.
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94. ◆How to Draw a Circle
Agentny003
Why not? The more, the marrier.
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
Yeah. They get along really well.
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92. "Hell" Picture Book
Agentny003
Remember not compare the kiddies with teenagers. Getting the picture isn’t a good idea.
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
I feel the same way.
Just like the four students in my class, each with their own personality, there’s no such thing as a “stereotypical” person.
That’s why I never liked the Hell Picture Book trend.
But they enjoyed it — and honestly, I was relieved they didn’t find it scary.
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91. Volume Number Trap in Japanese Novels
Agentny003
You were confused because you read the third volume without reading the second one. The reason two wasn’t in the shelf was because someone else was borrowing it.
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
Yeah, exactly.
The person who borrowed Volume 2 probably had trouble finding Volume 3 since I had it checked out at the time.
I still remember feeling relieved that I returned it right after finishing it.
Agentny003 2 days ago
You guys call Wednesday “Water Day”, here in the U.S, we call it “Hump Day” 😄
tamakimikesaka 2 days ago
@Agentny003
“Hump Day” is a great word — it really makes you aware that Wednesday is the middle of the week.
In Japan, our weekdays are named after things like water, fire, the moon, wood, and earth.
Friday is 金曜日(Gold Day), so people naturally get excited.